Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 1773. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
  2005. THEODOSIUS I. 379-395 AD. AV Solidus (4.47 
  gm, 12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 383 AD. 
  Bidding Closed Estimate $750 

THEODOSIUS I. 379-395 AD. AV Solidus (4.47 gm, 
12h). Constantinople mint. Struck 383 AD. 
Rosette-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right 
/ Constantinopolis enthroned facing, head right, 
right foot on prow, holding sceptre and shield 
inscribed VOT X MVL X in four lines; G/CONOB. RIC 
IX 47(b).3; Depeyrot 38/1. Good VF, light 
scratches. Rare. ($750)

From the Tony Hardy Collection.

The GGGG in the reverse legend denotes the four 
associate emperors in the period between the 
elevation of Arcadius on 19 January 383 and the 
death of the senior emperor Gratian on 25 August 
of the same year.


High bid of $1000, $1150 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €810, £550, C$1250, A$1300, on June 8, 2005.

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